Northside High School

2002 American Way
Columbus, GA 31909

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/NOR

1,405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northside High School, located at 2002 American Way in Columbus, Georgia, is a prominent institution within the Muscogee County School District. Serving the local community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths, fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Northside High School is known for its active campus life, featuring a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and student organizations. These opportunities allow students to engage with their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong connections within the school community. For more information regarding their specific academic programs, athletics, and upcoming events, interested individuals can visit their official website at http://northside.mcsdga.net.

1,405

Total Students

90.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	182
Black	508
Asian	43
Two or More	110
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
558 (39.7%)
Black
508 (36.2%)
Hispanic
182 (13.0%)
Two or More
110 (7.8%)
Asian
43 (3.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-2920
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/NOR
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	776
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 350

Grade 10 367

Grade 11 362

Grade 12 326

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northside High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	350
Grade 10	367
Grade 11	362
Grade 12	326

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northside High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	718	51.1%
Male	687	48.9%

High School 9th - 12th